Thai King Makes First Royal Visit to Laos in Three Decades

Thai King Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) and Queen Suthida have commenced an official three-day state visit to Laos on March 16, marking the first visit by a Thai monarch to Laos in 32 years. The visit is also King Vajiralongkorn's first official trip to Laos since ascending the throne in 2016. The diplomatic visit signals strengthening bilateral ties between Thailand and Laos.